Transcatheter occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus using tornado platinum coils

Abstract

It is feasible to occlude a relatively small PDA (</= 2.8 mm) using tornado platinum coils, but further study is warranted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this method.

Utilizing devices from interventional radiology in congenital heart disease

“…The 0.018-inch coils are typically used in 3 F catheters, while the 0.035-and 0.038-inch versions are used in 5 F and 6 F catheters. With regards to congenital heart disease, the Tornado has successfully been used in PDA closure [25], using a bioptome for controlled delivery, with the chief benefit being future MRI compatibility. One novel use of the Tornado is its use in conjunction with an Amplatzer Vascular Plug II (St Jude Medical) to facilitate transcatheter occlusion of the sequester vessel in Scimitar syndrome in lieu of surgical correction [26].…”